Director of Operations - Heavy Civil Construction

Director of Operations | Heavy Civil Construction Phoenix, Arizona | Full-time An established heavy civil contractor is seeking a Director of Operations to lead its Arizona construction operations. Reporting directly to the President, this leader will oversee the operational and financial performance of multiple projects, develop Project Managers and Superintendents, and help the business expand into new construction disciplines. What you’ll do Oversee multiple heavy civil projects from preconstruction and planning through field execution and closeout. Hold project teams accountable for safety, quality, schedule, staffing and financial performance. Lead monthly project cost and revenue reviews, validate cost-to-complete projections and support company revenue forecasting. Plan staffing and equipment across projects. Build relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, architects and engineers. Resolve complex operational and contractual issues, negotiate change orders and manage project risk. Partner with leadership on business development, proposals and preconstruction. Mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers and emerging leaders. Support recruiting, performance management and succession planning. What you’ll bring Extensive heavy civil construction experience is required. Relevant work includes transportation infrastructure, airports, bridges, box culverts and structural concrete. Experience delivering heavy civil projects through construction manager at risk (CMAR) and design-build. Ideally 15+ years of progressive construction experience, including significant project management and operations leadership across multiple concurrent projects. Direct responsibility for monthly cost reviews, cost-to-complete projections, revenue forecasting, cost control and change management. A track record of developing Project Managers and Superintendents and building strong owner and client relationships. Experience supporting business development and preconstruction, with the ability to help the business enter new construction disciplines. Working knowledge of HCSS, Primavera, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Experience in the Arizona construction market is strongly preferred. The role involves occasional travel and offers full benefits. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.